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June 2024
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June 2020
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Randomized controlled trials have consistently demonstrated that mindfulness‐based interventions create a positive impact on a multitude of outcomes, including those relevant for sport and performance psychology. The components of mindfulness that are consistently noted across mindfulness definitions and measures are: attention to, and awareness of, present‐moment experience, and acceptance of naturally fluctuating moment‐to‐moment experiences. These two fundamental components of mindfulness describe the active mechanisms that set mindfulness apart from alternative psychological constructs and intervention models. The developments within cognitive neuroscience highlight the fact that mindfulness‐based mental training interventions have strong empirical support for the neuroanatomical and neurocognitive changes that are consistent with the hypothesized mechanisms of mind‐fulness training. The Mindfulness‐Acceptance‐Commitment model has been the oldest and most well‐researched systematic approach to mindfulness training within sport psychology.
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June 2017
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Current Opinion in Psychology
Since mindfulness- and acceptance-based practice models were first conceptualized and applied in sport in an attempt to enhance performance and overall well-being of athletes and performers, these state-of-the-art theoretical and practice models have substantially broadened our knowledge base and have been successfully incorporated into sport and performance practice domains worldwide. Evolving from a sound empirical foundation, mindfulness- and acceptance-based models in sport psychology have accumulated a strong basic and applied empirical foundation. In the nearly 20 years since their incorporation in the context of sport, empirical findings have demonstrated efficacious outcomes associated with performance and personal well-being, as well as supported their theorized mechanisms of change. Particularly as sport and performance environments increasingly call upon practitioners to provide more comprehensive care to clientele, including a range of care from performance enhancement and maintenance, to general personal well-being, to subclinical and clinical issues, mindfulness- and acceptance-based practitioners have the tools to offer robust, empirically informed interventions that can enhance skills and quality of life, and/or ameliorate personal struggles.
June 2017
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Current Opinion in Psychology
Clinical sport psychology (CSP) is a contemporary, empirically informed model that employs a scope, style, and mode of practice built upon cutting-edge findings from both clinical and sport sciences, and that follows the sound methodological traditions of clinical psychology [1••]. Conceptualizing athletic performance and well-being through the context of empirical research in both athletic and nonathletic domains of functioning, CSP practice can involve the enhancement of athletic performance, and also the personal development and psychological well-being of performers. CSP intervention options expand (if desired) to include those currently considered to be outside of the purview of traditional sport psychology and within the domains of clinical/counseling psychology. Importantly, CSP does not imply that its practitioners must choose a population. CSPers can, if appropriate, assess and intervene with psychological disorders, performance dysfunction, and performance improvement, and/or can make appropriate referrals. Despite whether one personally addresses the variety of interpersonal, non-diagnosable, and clinical issues potentially presented, they must support a comprehensive, client-specific approach and engage in interventions based on sound evidence. Expanding practice boundaries, and with it one's roles and responsibilities, also results in expanded job opportunities. This scope highlights the clinical sport psychologist as the human behavior expert in the athletic milieu.
May 2017
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Violence and Victims
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with numerous long-term consequences and warrants significant clinical attention. Recent theoretical models and empirical research have suggested that several factors play a role in the development of IPV perpetration, including childhood maltreatment, early maladaptive schemas, anger, and difficulties in emotion regulation. This study investigated the relationship between childhood maltreatment and IPV, specifically examining the mediation of this relationship by several variables thought to be related to this pernicious problem, including early maladaptive schemas, the experience of anger, and emotion regulation difficulties. In a young adult collegiate sample of 110 women in relationships, results of a bootstrapped multiple mediation analysis supported the hypothesis that childhood maltreatment predicted physical aggression within intimate partner relationships and found that the total indirect effect of childhood maltreatment on physical aggression through the 3 proposed mediators was significant. However, consistent with recent empirical findings, only difficulties in emotion regulation significantly mediated the relationship between childhood maltreatment and physical aggression within the sample.
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Mental health is a major resource for athletes in relation to their performance and development. Concurrently, athletes experience additional mental health risk factors compared to non-athletic population, such as high training loads, tough competitions, and a stressful lifestyle. Contemporary statistics demonstrate a substantial growth in athletes’ mental health-related problems, such as concussion, overtraining, and identity crisis. Therefore, the International Society of Sport Psychology through this Position Stand provides support to sport psychology researchers, practitioners, sport participants and stakeholders in understanding: (a) mental health phenomenon based on continuum-type models outlining mental illness (prevalence vs. absence) and mental health in association with peak performance, (b) major findings of research dealing with athletes’ performance, career and personal (e.g., identity) development in relation to mental health issues, and (c) interventions aimed at monitoring and maintaining athletes’ mental health as well as preventing various forms of mental ill-being. Five major sections reflect the logic outlined above (i.e., from definitions and theories to research and practice), complemented by ten postulates summarizing the ISSP message intended to spur further discussions on how to make athletes healthier and, thus, more resourceful for (and through) sport. Keywords: mental health; elite athletes; career stressors; holistic development
... Cultural factors, such as Malaysia's emphasis on individual resilience versus China's collective teamwork approach, could subtly influence how athletes develop and perceive mental toughness. Schinke et al. (2024) argue that psychological and cultural contexts play a critical role in shaping athletes' mental attributes, even when training frameworks are similar. This perspective highlights the importance of understanding regional nuances in interpreting psychological profiles among athletes. ...
June 2024
... Prolonged exposure to high performance demands can result in burnout, characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion, reduced performance, and loss of motivation (Gustafsson, Kentta, & Hassmen, 2011). Implementing stress management programs that teach athletes effective coping strategies, such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and time management, can enhance their resilience (Gardner & Moore, 2006). ...
February 2007
Sport & Exercise Psychology Review
... Specifically, imaginative capacity did not have a direct effect on performance, while it even had a negative effect on the state of flow. Although in the literature the role of imagery is closely linked to sporting performance in different types of sports [99][100][101] , and to the activation of a state of flow [102][103][104] , this is a very complex ability to acquire, refine and use and requires specific training to develop. for this reason and due to the characteristics of our sample this dimension was not significant in the tested model. ...
August 2012
... This practice contrasts with traditional emotion regulation strategies, which often involve efforts to modify or suppress emotions (9). Instead, within mindfulness practice people are encouraged to observe and accept their internal experiences as they occur, without attempting to alter or avoid them (10). In sport, this approach has been used to help athletes manage stress, maintain focus, and avoid becoming overwhelmed by dysfunctional emotions, which can be detrimental for performance. ...
January 2016
... refocusing on one's objective, strategy, or breathing). In a sporting context, mindfulness can help players improve their concentration and better manage their stress or emotions (Baltzell, 2016;Gardner & Moore, 2007). In addition, it could have an impact on the internal discourse verbalised aloud (Boudreault et al., 2016;Van Raalte et al., 2000) or the body language of players (Martínez-Gallego & Molina, 2019), which can influence performance (Martin, 2018). ...
July 2007
... This expansive framework encompasses various practice types, such as contemplation, chanting, visualization, and body scans (Matko et al., 2021). These practices have gained considerable traction in sports research and practical applications (Gardner & Moore, 2020). Research to date has demonstrated that mindfulness practice can reduce injury risk among athletes, ease physical discomfort, enhance sleep hygiene, aid in recovery from post-training fatigue, and improve sports performance (Herrero et al., 2021;Holguin-Ramirez et al., 2020;Josefsson et al., 2021;Mihajlovic et al., 2023;Moreton et al., 2022;Reiche et al., 2023;Scrivin et al., 2022;Zadeh et al., 2019). ...
June 2020
... 8 On the other hand, mental health services are focused on assisting individuals in improving their daily functioning and navigating pathologic mental health issues (eg, diagnosed clinical depression). 2,9 There are a variety of individuals trained to address student-athletes' mental health needs that include licensed psychologists, licensed master social workers, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors. 6 Although mental performance and mental health professionals' educational requirements and scope of practices differ, researchers have found that NCAA DI athletic departments tend to hire a singular LMHP to meet both the mental performance and mental health needs of their department. ...
June 2017
Current Opinion in Psychology
... Our findings reveal that players demonstrate high selfawareness in relation to stress, showing robust individual resources for managing its challenges. Research in sports psychology supports the idea that being conscious of stressrelated physiological signals can alleviate its negative consequences and enhance performance and well-being (Gardner & Moore, 2017;Li et al., 2019). Using the transactional model of stress and coping by Lazarus and Folkman (1984) as a lens (refer to Section 2.1), our findings point out that esports players rely heavily on individual coping strategies, adopting "problem-solving" techniques, like revising their in-game actions to break the losing cycle, and use self-controlling mechanisms, such as vocalizing self-assuring mantras during high-pressure moments. ...
June 2017
Current Opinion in Psychology
... Mesmo considerando a existência de associações significativas entre traumas infantis e VPI, ressalta-se que esse é um fenômeno complexo e não linear (Smith-Marek et al., 2015). Nesse contexto, diversos estudos têm investigado o potencial papel mediador da saúde mental (Machisa et al., 2017;Messing et al., 2012) e da regulação emocional (Smyth et al., 2017) na relação entre trauma infantil e VPI entre adultos. Além disso, é possível que exista uma bidirecionalidade na relação entre VPI e depressão (Devries et al., 2013;Machisa et al., 2017). ...
May 2017
Violence and Victims
... In recognition of this, there is a growing body of literature exploring best practice when supporting athlete mental health and illness within elite sport (see Prior et al., 2024). Sport psychologists are encouraged to increase athletes' and coaches' mental health literacy and implement destigmatising mental health interventions (see Schinke et al., 2018). Further, continued professional development for sport psychologists regarding mental illness is considered essential to effectively respond to the demands of clients (see Roberts et al., 2016). ...
April 2017